Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. AKG Y400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 and AKG Y400. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. AKG Y400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 280 g 170 g AKG Y400 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue | Rose gold | Green
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 AKG Y400 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y400.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 106 dB/mW AKG Y400 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 20 hour(s) AKG Y400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y400
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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